KINGS OF THE RING

The biggest names in boxing deliver their verdicts on tonight’s ‘Fight of the Century’ showdown in Las Vegas to JEFF POWELL

MIKE TYSON (right) Former undisputed heavy weight champion ‘It will be interesting to see what happens. I just like Manny. Not necessarily because he throws a lot of punches but because he’s very elusive and might be hard to hit. Floyd will have to throw more than 38 punches a round with this guy. Manny will be fast and side to side. Floyd will need to bring an A-plus game.’

VERDICT: PACQUIAO LENNOX LEWIS Former undisputed heavy weight champion ‘I like Floyd because he’s unbeaten right now. He’s the bigger man and he’s hard to figure out. I don’t think Pacquiao can figure out his movement, nobody can.’

VERDICT: MAYWEATHER NIGEL BENN

Two-weight world champion ‘I like Mayweather. No-one has a blueprint on how to beat him. He needs to get the recognition he deserves.’

VERDICT: MAYWEATHER JOE CALZAGHE Undeafeated supermiddle weight champion ‘It is up to Manny to throw lots of punches and Floyd has not looked so great (recently). If Manny is the same Manny of two or three years ago he has a great chance of winning. A lot of pressure is on Mayweather, but Pacquiao has nothing to lose and I think he has a good chance. I think he has to knock him out, not points.’

VERDICT: PACQUIAO EDDIE HEARN

Leading British promoter ‘I am going for a Mayweather 11th-round stoppage. I think Manny will have to push the fight and will make mistakes.’

VERDICT: MAYWEATHER

BILLY JOE SAUNDERS Commonwealth middle weight champion

‘Manny Pacquiao. Speed of hands, footwork and angles. Floyd is maybe getting a bit old and I just have a feeling that it will be Pacquiao.’

VERDICT: PACQUIAO FRANK WARREN

Leading British promoter ‘Floyd picks his opponents when he feels the time is right. I am sure he fancies himself big time. If I was to bet I’d say Floyd on points or late stoppage.’

VERDICT: MAYWEATHER CARL FROCH

Super-middl weight champion ‘Simple. Floyd Mayweather on points. He’s brilliant.’

VERDICT: MAYWEATHER AMIR KHAN

Two-time world champion ‘Manny could catch him and he certainly can punch — but Floyd’s so clever, always finds a way to win and will make it look comparatively easy towards the end of a points decision.’

VERDICT: MAYWEATHER

BERNARD HOPKINS

Two-weight world champion

‘Floyd will throw more punches than ever in his life and get a controversial decision.’

VERDICT: MAYWEATHER EVANDER HOLYFIELD

Ex-heavy weight champion ‘It’s gonna be a real close fight and Manny will get the 12-round decision, not least because boxing likes to see the man who beat the man who beat the man, not fighters retiring undefeated.’

VERDICT: PACQUIAO SHANE MOSLEY Three-weight world champion ‘I lost to both. Pacquiao had me down and hurt but couldn’t finish me off. I had Mayweather in trouble but he came through it well. Floyd to win.’

VERDICT: MAYWEATHER BOB ARUM

Pacquiao promoter ‘I’m absolutely convinced that Manny knocks Floyd clean out.’

VERDICT: PACQUIAO JULIO CESAR CHAVEZ SNR

Six-time world champion ‘My heart is with Manny but if I had to bet it would be on Floyd.’

VERDICT: MAYWEATHER MIGUEL COTTO

Lost to both men ‘Manny has speed, power and Freddie (Roach) in his corner. I’m picking the PacMan.’

VERDICT: PACQUIAO ROBERTO DURAN

Four-weight world champion ‘Mayweather has trouble against this type of fighter. I think Pacquiao will win.’

VERDICT: PACQUIAO RICKY HATTON

Knocked out by bothmen ‘If I was down to my last pound I wouldn’t risk it on either. It’s so close but I give Floyd the edge. Just.’

VERDICT: MAYWEATHER